Oct 7, 20215 min10 Materials Science and Engineering Jobs and SalariesI honestly can’t count the number of times I’ve heard people ask “So what do you do exactly?” or “What jobs can you apply for as a...
Sep 22, 20216 min5 Digital Skills You Should Learn as a Materials ScientistAn inexhaustive list of the transferable skills that can help you make the most of the current situation and shine in your future workplace!
Aug 26, 20213 minThe Difference Between Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and EngineeringWritten By: Sai Smaran My curiosity with materials sparked when I first interacted with a touchscreen phone back in 2006. I still...
Jul 7, 20214 minThe 7 Best Materials Science Books Every Engineer Should ReadWhen I was a kid, I absolutely loved reading. I would fly through books within one day, happily immersing myself in a fictional world...
Jun 9, 20217 minLife Lessons From One Materials Science and Engineering Student to AnotherWritten By: Nicholas Etrick Hello, It’s a Material World community! My name is Nick, and I am here today on this blog to share some of my...
Jan 22, 20211 minRealizations about Student LeadershipLeadership experience seems to play a pivotal role when recruiters are judging whether or not you’re the right fit for their company. In...
Jan 22, 20211 min4 Productivity and Organization Tools for 2021With 2021 right around the corner, I wanted to share some productivity and organization tools Tom and I have found helpful with regards...
Jan 22, 20211 minMyths and Misconceptions Surrounding Materials ScienceDuring our time as MSE students, we’ve come across a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding the field of materials science. We wanted...
Jan 22, 20211 minOverview of Ceramic Matrix CompositesCeramic matrix composites (CMCs) consist of ceramic fibers embedded into a ceramic matrix, resulting in significantly higher fracture...
Jan 22, 20211 minHow To Get Involved in Your Materials Science CommunityAs a student or young professional, how can you get involved in your local materials science community? 🔗 Join the MSE professional...
Jan 22, 20211 minNitinol: Shape Memory and SuperelasticityNitinol (Ni-Ti alloy) has shape memory and superelastic properties that make it useful for various biomedical applications. The...
Jan 22, 20211 minChoosing Between Graduate School and IndustryThis past semester I navigated the decision on whether to start my career in grad school or in industry. After a lot of reflection, I...
Jan 22, 20211 minWhy We Chose to Major in Materials Science and EngineeringWhy did we choose to major in Materials Science and Engineering? We reflected on this decision today, and it came down to a few reasons...
Jan 22, 20211 minThe Materials Science of Iron Man's SuitThe materials science and engineering behind Iron Man’s suit is quite interesting! 💠His suit consists primarily of Nitinol, a...
Jan 22, 20211 minCeramic Materials Inspired by Conch ShellsBioinspired design has the potential to enable the development of far tougher ceramic materials. In particular, the shell of the Queen...
Jan 22, 20211 minThe Mechanical Properties of Walnut ShellsThe vascular network of walnut shells make them impressively strong and hard, leading to insights for nutshell-based material...
Jan 22, 20211 minHow To Maximize Future Job Opportunities as an MSE StudentHow would you maximize future job opportunities if you were currently a Materials Science and Engineering student? Looking back on the...
Jan 22, 20211 minThe Emergence of Metal-Plastic 3D PrintingTypically, 3D printers can produce objects that are made of plastic or metal, but not plastic AND metal. In addition, the traditional...
Jan 22, 20211 minThe Materials Science of SurfboardsMaterials science and engineering appears everywhere...even in surfboards! 🏄 Have you ever wondered what materials surfboards are...
Jan 22, 20211 minThe Importance of Informational InterviewsLike millions of other soon-to-be graduates, Tom and I (Punith) are actively figuring out what the next step in our career path will be....